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Company Overview: Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health! Job Title & Role Description: The Care Specialist is a key member of the team responsible for delivering chronic care management to high-complexity patients. The Care Specialist primarily works in patients' homes and communities (90% of the time) and engages in virtual care (10% of the time). This role involves direct outreach to patients, guiding them through the enrollment process, facilitating virtual appointments with providers, and ensuring that patients adhere to care plans. By building relationships, coordinating care, and providing education, the Care Specialist plays a critical role in promoting health, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations, and improving patient outcomes. Skills Required: • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, Medical Assistant, etc.)., • High school diploma or GED required., • A valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation to travel within the assigned territory., • Experience in chronic care management or working with chronically ill/elderly patients., • Technologically proficient with basic computer skills (typing, using EMR systems)., • Experience with motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and care coordination., • Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage patients and team members effectively., • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and work independently in an unstructured environment., • Multi-lingual skills are a plus but not required. Adaptability & Resilience: Care Coordination: NY pay range$21—$24 USD

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a CORE Peer Specialist. Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) services is a program serving individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. This program serves Medicaid HARP enrollees and works to assist individuals in reaching their recovery goals. Services provided include Psychosocial Rehabilitation, which incorporates education and employment goals, and Peer Support. There is an extensive and broad range of services that include but are not limited to the improvement of daily living skills, managing finances, obtaining or improving safe and affordable housing, furthering one’s education, obtaining employment, achieving personal recovery and/or resilience, improving family and interpersonal relationships, preventing social isolation, connecting with effective and comprehensive behavioral health and primary care, and full community integration. The CORE Services Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for delivering Peer Support as well as the other direct care services offered within the CORE program. The CORE Services Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for ensuring members receive person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally competent services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus in their homes or their community. This role is responsible for facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of recovery-oriented principles with the intention to assist individuals with initiating recovery, maintaining health and wellness, and enhancing the quality of personal and family life for long-term recovery. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Oversee and manage a caseload of members that are enrolled in the CORE services program, seeing them on a 1:1 basis as needed, wanted, and defined by an individualized service plan., • Help individuals work on goals such as community connectedness, development of natural resources, physical and mental health wellness, education, employment, self-help, and independent living skills., • Provide services in a person-centered, goal-oriented, trauma informed and culturally competent approach which includes advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help tools, recovery supports, transitional supports, pre-crisis and crisis supports., • Assist in selecting and utilizing self-directed and evidence-based recovery tools, including but not limited to Wellness and Recovery Plans (WRAP) or Relapse Prevention Planning, with members to develop skills for long-term recovery., • Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities., • Assist with and coordinate transportation to appointments, including provision of travel training as needed., • Accompany members to behavioral health, medical and/or other appointments to support and facilitate engagement and follow through as needed., • Coordinate and communicate care planning with other providers of services., • Attend and participate in collaborative CORE team meetings., • Act as a linkage to community services including medical, behavioral, residential, entitlement and any other needed services., • Maintain compliance with all New York State Office of Mental Health policies and procedures., • Maintain organized and accurate documents and client records using AWARDS - electronic health record (EHR) database., • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor., • Produce comprehensive and descriptive progress notes with time, location, intervention and follow-up needed., • Document every service with strict deadlines, • Complete required extensive trainings and pass post-training test in the areas of psychosocial rehabilitation, trauma-informed care, person-centered care, motivational interviewing, substance use disorders, and mental healthRequirements: Education & Experience • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred., • NYS Peer Certification (Provisional or Full Certification), OR NY Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (NYCRPA) Certification as well as maintaining this certification which is necessary to maintain active job status, • Lived experience required: personal experience living with a disability, history of mental health challenge and/or substance abuse and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery goals of individuals served, • Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems, • Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards, • Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security, and other entitlement systems, • Excellent interpersonal skills required, • Ability and willingness to regularly travel using public transportation throughout the boroughs and have flexibility in hourly/weekly schedule, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external colleagues, • Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook), • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service, • Ability to work independently and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Peer Companion - Group Facilitator. Peer Specialist utilizes personal experience and peer specialist training to assist others in their recovery from psychiatric illness. May perform a variety of duties depending on strengths and/or interests. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Conducts regularly scheduled self-help, peer support, advocacy, or informational groups on-site or off-site utilizing required communication, intentional peer support, listening skills training, support skills, etc., • Utilizes knowledge and understanding of peer directed recovery-based philosophy., • Completes necessary paperwork and records pertinent documentation., • Maintain client confidentiality., • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Education and Experience • Six months to one year part time or full-time experience in delivery of direct services to mental health consumer/survivors (volunteer or paid), preferred., • Firsthand knowledge of mental health service delivery system., • Belief in the possibility of recovery for all individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses., • Good oral and written communication skills., • Knowledge of consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement and peer run or peer driven services that incorporate recovery based philosophies., • Ability to relate to both other survivors of mental illness and psychiatric diagnosis and mental health professionals., • Working knowledge of mental health service delivery system., • Valid and “clean” New York State Drivers’ License, required.

Job Description RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-time Peer Specialist to join the Barbara Faron Residence Supportive Housing Program in Far Rockaway, NY. As a Peer Specialist, you will provide direct services and peer support with a focus on recovery in a community based, multi-disciplinary team for adults with Severe Mental Illness and Substance Abuse. The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community! QUALIFICATIONS: Lived experience relevant to client population. Current NYS license as a Peer Specialist and/or Youth Peer Advocate. A valid and clean NY State driver license. Minimum 1 years of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health. BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, • Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match, • Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees, • 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees, • Long and Short Term Disability, • Life Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • CALM App Subscription, • Flexible Work Schedules, • Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities, • Comprehensive Paid Training, • Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance, • Supplemental Pet Insurance, • Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement, • Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions About Us: RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is a multi-service, community-based social wellness agency and is a major provider of health and wellness, senior & children’s services, housing, and support services in Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan. Originally comprised of an alliance of family advocacy groups, RiseWell Community Services was incorporated as a not-for-profit in 1972. For fifty years, RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children. Since 1977, RiseWell’s mission has been to engage people with disabilities in community service and provide a wide range of programs including care coordination, housing, clinical treatment, employment, peer advocacy, and other rehabilitative services. One of RiseWell’s main goals is to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families through education, information and referral services, legislative action and program development.

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Peer Specialist. Peer Specialist utilizes personal experience and respite training to provide peer support and companionship for guests. The Peer Specialists manifest, in their presence and actions, a vision of hope, resilience, opportunity, and wellness. Goals include lessening/alleviating emotional distress and crises, lessening use of emergency rooms and hospitals, and increasing personal growth with positive life choices. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Provide supportive companionship for guests throughout their visit to house (interview, intake, arrival, stay and departure)., • Share personal recovery to encourage hope, wellness, personal growth and recovery., • Model and support the belief that individuals can and will do better., • Utilize effective engagement skills to connect, use mutually shared insights to encourage problem solving and utilization of tools that will assist in lessening or alleviating current and future crisis., • Non-judgmental active listening designed to meet individual “where they are at”., • Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment. Some cleaning may be involved., • Provide telephone support to peers in the community though our Consumer Phone Link Program as needed., • Facilitate self-help, support groups., • Keep accurate and timely records., • Work cooperatively with respite team., • Maintains client confidentiality.Requirements: Education & Experience: • Lived, experience and willingness to utilize personal experience to assist others in recovery., • High School Diploma, • Six months to one year current or recent employment., • Six months to one year part time or full time experience in delivery of direct services to mental health consumer/survivors (volunteer or paid), preferred., • Three months first hand experience in self-help or peer directed services and/or peer support groups, preferred., • Good oral and written communication skills., • Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training preferred., • Basic knowledge of community support services/resources/mental health service delivery system, preferred., • Knowledge of consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement and peer run or peer driven services that incorporate recovery based philosophies., • Ability to relate to both other survivors of mental illness and psychiatric diagnosis and mental health professionals., • Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, professional demeanor, language and behaviors reflecting such values., • Commitment to the possibility of recovery for all individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illness., • Emotional resilience to cope with strong emotions on an on-going basis., • Valid and “clean” New York State Driver’s License, preferred.

Job Description Calyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common, painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology. Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment? We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun, diverse atmosphere. Summary: The Clinical Specialist is a focused individual who has a passion for patient care and physician and staff education. This person will proctor cases to excellence and independently cover CVAC procedures, training the surgical team on the safe and effective uses of the device. The Clinical Specialist works closely with the surgical team members to provide clinical product assistance to the surgeon by being familiar with the surgical procedure, instruments, supplies, and equipment. The Clinical Specialist will train the surgical team on instrument preparation prior to cases and during the surgical procedure. This role will manage inventory needs in the account and any accompanying administrative requirements. This role is not considered for pathway to a Territory Sales Manager at Calyxo Inc, due to the tenure and experience required to execute the Territory Sales Manager role. Ideal candidates will live in the targeted geographical area. This position can cover any CVAC case in the territory, region, or at times, the nation, as assigned. The Clinical Specialist will also provide clinical support for physician training and sales training programs. In This Role, You Will: • Provide clinical case coverage as assigned, • Train the surgical team to assist in good patient outcomes and verbally support cases during training period, • Acquire and maintain current knowledge of perioperative surgical technology practice and hospital policies and procedures, • Develop technical acumen to a level to serve as an educational resource, • Demonstrate appropriate interactions with all hospital service providers, • Maintain and prepare equipment and kits for surgery, including Quality Control audits of equipment and kits, • Troubleshoot equipment according to standard procedure, • Provide intra-operative clinical product support, • Ensure that 100% of received inventory and returned inventory matches shipping documents, • Reconcile inventory/usage as well as missing inventory, • Assist in the delivery of procedural training to physicians and medical staff, • Be an effective member of the commercial team and play a key role in ensuring positive clinical outcomes, • In partnership with TSM, perform account management: such as Account Set Up, Clinical Engagement, Case Support and Clinical Outcomes, • In Partnership with TSM, support education of APPs, Office and Hospital Staff, • In partnership with TSM, help facilitate and support Residency Education, • Ensure compliance with all company policies, including the quality policy, on label promotion and interactions with health care professionals, • In this role, you will collaborate with Clinical Specialist teams to review and discuss case presentations and peer to peer knowledge sharing, • Clinical experience such as:, • Scrub Tech, • X-Ray Tech, • RN or BSN, • In addition to all of the above:, • Industry experience (1-3 years), • Prior Employment as a Clinical Specialist with a medical device company or experience working with Mobile Litho Provider Companies, • Comfortable with the pace required to be successful in a start-up, • Ability to provide intraoperative procedural guidance, • In addition to all of the above, • Industry experience: 3+ years of full-time employment by a medical device company as a clinical specialist (or comparable position) focused on case coverage and patient outcomes (not equipment/service provider)., • Clinical experience: Intraoperative Coaching Experience, • OR experience: Fluent in Staff and Support Training, • Track record of success. Urology experience preferred., • Understands the medical device industry, • Comfortable with the pace required to be successful in a start-up, • Ability to provide intraoperative procedural guidance, • Understands sales processes and training, • Experience in surgical technique and sterile procedures in the operating room, • Experience utilizing fluoroscopy is a plus, • Customer relationship and procedural skill development are highly desired, • Highly desirable candidates will have a degree or certification in a medical-related field (ex: LPN, RN, Surg Tech, Rad Tech, etc)., • Able to travel by car up to 90%, • Compliance with relevant county, state, and federal rules regarding vaccinations. What We Offer: At Calyxo, you will be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced, and fun team. You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced, proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture. You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself. We also offer a compensation plan as follows: • Competitive salary, • Total Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 annually, • Base Salary: $80,000, $100,000, or $120,000 per year (DOE), • Annual Variable Bonus: $20,000, • Plus, generous allowances such as:, • Auto Allowance: $9,600, • Cell Phone/Internet Allowance: $1,800, • Stock options: ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company, • Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation Calyxo is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but also prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities, which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth. Calyxo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Disclaimer: At Calyxo, we prioritize a transparent and structured interview process to ensure the best fit for both our candidates and our team. Please be aware of the following: • Structured Interview Process: Our hiring process includes multiple stages of interviews where you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with Calyxo employees. This ensures that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and our company culture., • Verification of Identity: We do not extend job offers without first meeting candidates, either virtually or in person. This step is crucial to maintain the integrity of our hiring process and to ensure mutual alignment.

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Peer Specialist. Peer Specialist utilizes personal experience and respite training to provide peer support and companionship for guests. The Peer Specialists manifest, in their presence and actions, a vision of hope, resilience, opportunity, and wellness. Goals include lessening/alleviating emotional distress and crises, lessening use of emergency rooms and hospitals, and increasing personal growth with positive life choices. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Provide supportive companionship for guests throughout their visit to house (interview, intake, arrival, stay and departure)., • Share personal recovery to encourage hope, wellness, personal growth and recovery., • Model and support the belief that individuals can and will do better., • Utilize effective engagement skills to connect, use mutually shared insights to encourage problem solving and utilization of tools that will assist in lessening or alleviating current and future crisis., • Non-judgmental active listening designed to meet individual “where they are at”., • Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment. Some cleaning may be involved., • Provide telephone support to peers in the community though our Consumer Phone Link Program as needed., • Facilitate self-help, support groups., • Keep accurate and timely records., • Work cooperatively with respite team., • Maintains client confidentiality.Requirements: Education & Experience: • Lived, experience and willingness to utilize personal experience to assist others in recovery., • High School Diploma, • Six months to one year current or recent employment., • Six months to one year part time or full time experience in delivery of direct services to mental health consumer/survivors (volunteer or paid), preferred., • Three months first hand experience in self-help or peer directed services and/or peer support groups, preferred., • Good oral and written communication skills., • Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training preferred., • Basic knowledge of community support services/resources/mental health service delivery system, preferred., • Knowledge of consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement and peer run or peer driven services that incorporate recovery based philosophies., • Ability to relate to both other survivors of mental illness and psychiatric diagnosis and mental health professionals., • Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, professional demeanor, language and behaviors reflecting such values., • Commitment to the possibility of recovery for all individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illness., • Emotional resilience to cope with strong emotions on an on-going basis., • Valid and “clean” New York State Driver’s License, preferred.

Job Description Supervising Clinical Forensic Specialist - Queens Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Clinical and Forensic Services, the Supervising Clinical Forensic Specialist is responsible for the supervision of Clinical Forensic Specialists and for the provision of direct forensic, mental health and victim advocacy and support services to clients at the Child Advocacy Center. The Supervising Clinical Forensic Specialist supports the Clinical and Senior Directors in coordinating CAC service provision, ensuring adequate program coverage, and providing guidance, direction and clinical expertise to a team of Clinical Forensic Specialists and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Essential Job Functions: • Provides direct individual clinical, administrative and observational supervision to a team of three or more Clinical Forensic Specialists in accordance with the CAC’s quality supervision plan;, • Integrates a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into all client practice and supervision of staff, and coaches staff to ensure all client practice reflects this approach;, • Collaborates with the Director of Clinical and Forensic Services, Multidisciplinary Team Coordinators and the Family Advocates overseeing the proper completion and submission of OVS claim applications and ECAP applications;, • Represents Safe Horizon at client conferences facilitated by ACS, Foster Care Agencies and/or Preventive Agencies to ensure the coordination of mental health, victim advocacy, medical and forensic services through the CAC;, • Collaborates with the Clinical and Senior Directors in implementing CAC quality improvement initiatives relating to forensic interviews, CCP, CCFE, and CFTSI;, • Conducts forensic interviews;, • Provides trauma focused intervention and support to child victims and their on-offending family members;, • Collaborates with the Clinical and Senior Directors in the preparation and presentation of cases for expedited case review and/or case review meetings with the MDT and actively participates in same;, • Collaborates with the Clinical and Senior Directors in the collection and review of data in REDCAP and CMS, and ensures timely and accurate data entry by the Clinical Forensic Specialists;, • Provides consultation to the MDT in areas of CAC best practice, forensic interviewing of children, client engagement, case management, and clinical and service delivery methods;, • Assists the Senior Director with program administration, statistical reporting and program enhancement and development;, • Participates in the recruitment, hiring and orienting of new staff;, • Supervises the activities of graduate interns as needed; Clinical Forensic Specialist Qualifications: • A Master’s Degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field., • LMSW or MHC-LP is preferred., • Prior clinical supervision experience is required., • Demonstrated appreciation for the CAC multidisciplinary team program model and alignment with Safe Horizon’s anti-racism work, • Sound knowledge of child trauma, child development and issues relating to victimization., • Demonstrated experience working with children and families impacted by abuse and trauma is preferred. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Hiring Range: $64,000- $68,000 salaried Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

Job Description Transitional Services for New York, Inc., (TSINY) not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs. TSINY is looking for a Peer Specialist for our Clinic location in Jamaica (Queens), NY. Position Salary: $26 / hour, Part-Time (35 Bi-weekly) Position Summary The Peer Specialist is responsible for working with Counseling & Crisis Center recipients in developing a plan to advance recovery goals and manage crises as they occur. The Peer Specialist will facilitate linkages to available community-based supports that address physical health, behavioral health and social determinants of health. The Peer Specialist will work as part of the Rehab & Recovery programs using the Intentional Peer Support model of care to help recipients define and manage their recovery. Essential Functions • Provide community-based crisis management services., • Meet with all recipients to develop a recovery plan., • Conduct individual and group peer counseling., • Assist in program admissions., • Maintain New York State Peer Certification., • Assist recipients with completion of WRAP plans., • Assist recipients in identifying community resources and provide linkages and warm hand[1]offs to supports addressing employment, health care, case management, social determinants of health., • Escort recipients to appointments as needed., • Communicate with recipients’ network and providers to monitor service needs., • Communicate any pertinent information, i.e., appointments, overall behaviors, changes in medication, etc., • Document all encounters in progress notes., • Attend special on-site and off-site trainings, seminars, conferences, etc., • During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan., • be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation., • be able to walk, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation. Bachelor’s degree in health-related field with 2 years’ experience working with adults with severe mental illness. Have a lived mental health experience and maintain an active NYS Peer Certification. TSINY is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as the New York State Human Rights Law. TSINY prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status or other protected group status as provided by law in all employment decisions.